Context Clues

The swimmer kept afloat by laying on her back in the water.

• To fall or drop slowly

• To rest on the surface of the water

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which strategies below can be used when using Context Clues?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Definitions

• Magnifying Glass

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a synonym?

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

What is an antonym? Within your response include an example.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

In your own words explain the difference between an antonym and a synonym.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

The boy claimed that someone else broke the window, but all the other children said it was him.

• A sentence that ask for a reply

• To state or demand as one’s right

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

I shared the cake with my friends.

• To divide and share out to others while keeping a portion for myself.

• To put or store.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

• To think of, come up with, or to create something new.

• To ruin completely.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Unlike my parents who love classical music, I detest it.

• Love/Explain

• Hate/Definition

• Hate/Synonym

• Hate/Antonym

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why do believe it’s important to use context clues when you come across unknown words?

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6